Events are free unless otherwise noted.
Art & Exhibits
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER MacArthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. "Delta Through the Decades Deux: Selections from the Collection," through Nov. 4. "Through Our Eyes," through Nov. 11. "Reveal/Conceal: Exploring Identity in Contemporary Art," through Oct. 28. "Robert Baines: Living Treasure and Fabulous Follies," through Oct. 7. "Paul Signac Watercolors and Drawings: The James T. Dyke Collection," through Nov. 25. "Art Together" for early-stage Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, 10 a.m. third Monday of each month. "Foundation Collection" and "Masterworks," continuing. Museum School art classes and workshops for children and adults; call or visit website for schedule and costs. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. arkarts.com or (501) 372-4000.
THE ART GROUP GALLERY 11525 Cantrell Road. "Les Peintres de la Campagne Francaise," Bob Snider, Holly Tilley, Patricia Wilkes, several out-of-state artists; opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Friday. Satellite gallery in lobby of the Little Rock Marriott. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 690-2193.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 509 Scott St. New exhibition by Sue Henley, Glenda Josephson, Herb Monoson, Patty Monoson, Dee Schulten, Sherrie Shepherd, Scotty Shively, through Sept. 30. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, all day Sunday. (501) 375-2342.
CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL CENTER 1200 President Clinton Ave. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; retired military, college students and ages 62 and older, $8; children 6-17, $6; active military and children under 6, free. (501) 374-4242.
ESSE PURSE MUSEUM 1510 Main St. "Up In Smoke," through Oct. 28. "What's Inside: A History of Women and Handbags, 1900-1999," continuing. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission: $10; military, ages 5-18 or 60 and older $8; under 5 free. (501) 916-9022.
GREG THOMPSON FINE ART 429 Main St. North Little Rock. "Best of the South," through Oct. 13. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. gregthompsonfineart.comor (501) 664-2787.
HEARNE FINE ART 1001 Wright Ave, Suite C. "Identity Theft" by Chukes, through Saturday. Closing reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. hearnefineart.com or (501) 372-6822.
HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM 200 E. Third St. "Space Between Teeth: Linda Lopez + Marc Mitchell," through Nov. 4. "Justin Bryant: That Survival Apparatus," through Oct. 7. Knife Gallery, "We Walk in Two Worlds: The Caddo, Osage and Quapaw in Arkansas," Arkansas Made Gallery, continuing. Hourly tours (except noon) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Store hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2.50, ages 65 and over $1.50, children 17 and under $1. (501) 324-9351.
JACKSONVILLE MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 100 Veterans Circle, Jacksonville. Local and regional military history from the Civil War to current conflicts. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, $2 for senior citizens and military, $1 for under 18, children under 5 free. (501) 241-1943.
L&L BECK ART GALLERY 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd. September exhibit: "14 Holes of Golf." Giclee drawing, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (501) 660-4006.
LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 2120 Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. (501) 374-1957.
LOCAL COLOUR GALLERY 5811 Kavanaugh Blvd. "Southern Sea," Kristin Sauer, through Sept. 15. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (501) 265-0422.
MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY 108 W. Sixth St. "With the Grain: The Fine Art of Woodworking," Friday-Oct. 20. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. (501) 725-8508.
MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY 500 President Clinton Ave. "Diamonds," through Oct. 21. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10, children 1-12 $8. museumofdiscovery.org or (501) 396-7050.
OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM 300 W. Markham St. Civil War Book Fair and Signing, 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday. "A Piece of My Soul: Quilts by Black Arkansans," through March 2019; "Cabinet of Curiosities," through fall 2018. Permanent exhibits: "First Ladies of Arkansas: Women of Their Times," reopening Sept. 14, reception, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 14; 1836 House of Representatives Chamber; "Pillars of Power," history of the Old State House; "On the Stump: Arkansas Politics, 1819-1919"; "First Families of Arkansas." Little Beginnings toddler program, 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 324-9685.
PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3000 W. Scenic Drive, North Little Rock. "Perspectives on Modernism," through Oct. 19. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (501) 812-2324.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK GALLERIES 2801 S. University Ave. Maners/Pappas Gallery, Fine Arts Building: "Demons Of This Land," Mauricio Silerio, through Sept. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 569-8977.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK SEQUOYAH RESEARCH CENTER 5820 Asher Ave., Suite 500. "Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation's Armed Forces," through Nov. 30; opening reception, 4-6 p.m. today. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (501) 569-8336.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock. Arkansas Society of Printmakers exhibit, through Oct. 3. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. lamanlibrary.orgcq CB or (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Blue-Eyed Knocker Photo Club exhibit, through Sept. 15. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (501) 687-1061.
WINDGATE CENTER OF ART AND DESIGN 28th Street and East Campus Drive. Brad Cushman Gallery: "Memory / Commitment / Aspiration," The Pierrette Van Cleve Collection, through Sept. 28. Lecture by Pierrette Van Cleve, 12:15 p.m. today. Small Gallery: "Water Memory," Jowita Wyszomirska, through Sept. 28. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 569-3182.
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ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY ARTS CENTER 1001 E. B St., Russellville. Art classes for adults, teens, children; call for schedule and prices. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. rivervalleyartscenter.org or (479) 968-2452.
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Fine Arts Center, 2412 Quapaw Way, Jonesboro. "Pink", multi-media group exhibition, through Oct. 10; reception and PechaKucha event, 3 p.m. Oct. 10. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. (870) 972-3050.
ARTISTS' WORKSHOP GALLERY 610 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 30-member co-op featuring works by Arkansas artists. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. (501) 623-6401.
ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER FOR SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS 701 Main St., Pine Bluff. Tinkerfest, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. "UAPB and ASC: Five Decades of Collaboration," through Nov. 3. "Expressions From the Permanent Collection," continuing. Education and art programs for adults and children; call for schedule and tuition. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. (870) 536-3375.
ARTS CENTER OF THE OZARKS 214 S. Main St., Springdale. "The Sensory Iconoclasts 2018," and "An Unnatural History," Sarah Hearn, through Sept. 28; reception, 7 p.m. today. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. (479) 751-5441.
ART VENTURES 101 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Artists of Northwest Arkansas Regional Art Exhibit, through Sept. 28. Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. artistsnwarkansas.com or (479) 387-7827.
BRADBURY ART MUSEUM Fowler Center, Arkansas State University, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. "Body [Parts]," through Sept. 19. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; noon-7 p.m. Thursday; 2-5 p.m. Sunday. (870) 972-2205.
CALICO ROCK MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 104 Main St., Calico Rock. "The Jot 'Em Down Store" and "One-Room School," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (870) 297-4129.
CLINTON HOUSE MUSEUM 930 Clinton Drive, Fayetteville. "Clinton Meets Kennedy," continuing. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Admission: $8. (479) 444-0066.
CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 600 Museum Way, Bentonville. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, through December, 2019. Demonstrations, classes, art talks. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Saturday-Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. crystalbridges.org or (479) 418-5700.
FENIX GALLERY 16 W. Center St., Fayetteville. "Wishful Misgivings," Kevin Arnold, through Sept. 30. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. (479) 422-5374.
FORT SMITH MUSEUM OF HISTORY 320 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. Admission: $7, veterans and active military $5, ages 6-16 $2. fortsmithmuseum.org or (479) 783-7841.
FORT SMITH REGIONAL ART MUSEUM 1601 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith. "Todd Gray: Pop Geometry," through Oct.31. "David Hayes: The Ventana Series," Friday-Jan. 27; opening reception, 5-7 p.m. today; non-members $10. The Touch Gallery, through Dec. 19. Drop in and Draw, noon-4 p.m. each Thursday; live models and studio space provided, take materials. Art classes noon-4 p.m. every Saturday. RAM Saturdays 1-4 p.m. each Saturday, hands-on art lessons. Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (479) 784-2787.
GARVAN WOODLAND GARDENS 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs. "Traditional Art Guild," through Sept. 30, Magnolia Room. Free admission to Magnolia Room. Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission to gardens: $15, children 6-12 $5. (501) 262-9300.
HEMINGWAY-PFEIFFER MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER 1021 W. Cherry St., Piggott. "Into the Wild," "The Piggott Connection," "Celebrating the Hemingways: Best Wishes From Piggott," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission: $5, groups and ages 65 and older $3. (870) 598-3487.
MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. DinoTrek, continuing. Classes for adults, 5-7 p.m. last Saturday of the month, $5 plus museum admission. Continuing hands-on learning exhibits. Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), for ages 8 and older, 10 a.m.-noon every first Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Techno Gramp Camp, 10 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Science Society, 5-7 p.m. every last Saturday of the month, $5 plus general admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10; 65 and older and children 3-12, $8. (501) 767-3461.
MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY 202 S.W. O St., Bentonville. "The Jim and Nancy Blair Meso-American Art Collection," continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (479) 273-2456.
NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS ART GALLERY Fairfield Bay Conference Center, 110 Lost Creek Parkway, Fairfield Bay. Works by painters, sculptors, photographers, potters and stained-glass artists. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (501) 680-2741.
OFF THE BEATEN PATH STUDIO TOUR 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16, studios around Mountain View. Self-guided driving tour of private artist studios. Reception, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14, Arkansas Craft School on the Square, 101 N Peabody, Mountain View. offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com or (870) 615-4825.
SOFT SCULPTURE FELTING BY DELISA 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13-15, Arkansas Craft Gallery, 104 E. Main St., Mountain View. Demonstrations, hands-on training. (870) 269-4120.
SPRING RIVER ART GALLERY 112-B Main St., Hardy. Works by members of Spring River Artists Guild. Hours: noon-4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. (870) 856-2507.
STAGE 18 18 E Center St., Fayetteville. "Can't Have One Without The Other," Sabine Schmidt, Dale Heath and Adrienne Callander, through Sept. 30; reception, 5-9 p.m. today. (479) 310-0153.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS Baum Gallery, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway. "Peter Pincus: Color and Form," and "Artistic Processes: Drawings and More," through Oct. 11. Pincus workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 19-20, Ceramics studio, Schichtl Hall. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. (501) 450-5793.
WALTON ARTS CENTER 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. "The Bleak and the Burgeoning," various artists, through Oct. 7. Hours: noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 hour before most performances. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 571-2762.
Dance
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY every Monday, Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Beginners class, 7-8 p.m. Intermediate and advanced class, 8-9 p.m. No partner or experience required. Cost: $5 per night. (501) 821-4746.
COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 3520 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Admission: society members $4, nonmembers $5. All ages, no experience needed. (501) 603-5305.
LET'S DANCE STUDIO Tanglewood Center, 7509 Cantrell Road. Ballroom dance, 8-10:30 p.m. first Friday of the month, $10. Latin and swing dance: lesson, 7 p.m., $5; dance, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; third and fifth Friday of the month. Group classes, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, $10. (501) 663-7724.
LITTLE ROCK SALSA 7:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. $5-$10. littlerocksalsa.com or (501) 414-0400.
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DENIM AND DIAMONDS 7-10 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Tuesday, 359 C.W. Road, Building A, Judsonia. Music and dancing. (501) 288-1842.
SPA CITY BOP AND SWING DANCE CLUB 7 p.m. every second, fourth and fifth Friday of the month, Elks Lodge, 132 Abbott Place, Hot Springs. Social dancing. Free lessons with $20 membership, 7 p.m. Thursdays. Friday admission: $2. spacitydanceclub.com or (501) 760-7375.
WARD COUNTRY DANCE Hickory Street and Arkansas 319, off U.S. 67-167, Ward. Music, 7 p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $6. (501) 605-3251.
Film
Central Arkansas
CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES 7 p.m. select Tuesdays, Riverdale 10 Cinema, 2600 Cantrell Road. Forrest Gump, Tuesday. Tickets: $9. riverdale10.com or (501) 296-9955.
COMPASSION WORKS FOR ALL 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Hillary Clinton Children's Library, 4800 W. 10th St. Series of short films, meet the filmmakers, panel discussion following films. Tickets: $8; free snacks. (501) 978-3870.
PERFECT BLUE 7 p.m. today and Monday, Cinemark Colonel Glenn 18, 18 Colonel Glenn Court. Tickets: $11.50, seniors over 62 years old $10.50. fathomevents.com or (501) 687-0499.
Letters
Central Arkansas
ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S ANNE HICKMAN LECTURESHIP 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Wednesday, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. Shabnam Mogharabi, CEO SoulPancake. Tickets: $35. annehickman.org or (501) 364-1490.
RIVER MARKET POETS 10 a.m.-noon every second Saturday, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 Rock St. (501) 603-0290.
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THE ONCE AND FUTURE DREAM: A ROUNDTABLE ON FREE SPEECH noon-2 p.m. Sept. 18, Walmart Auditorium, Northwest Arkansas Community College, 1 College Drive, Bentonville. Discussion of current trends in free speech, moderated by Matt Evans. (479) 619-4284.
WRITERS NIGHT OUT 5-7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Pizza Hut, U.S. 62 East, Eureka Springs. Meet up and discuss writing, open to everyone. villagewritingschool.com or (479) 292-3665.
Music
Central Arkansas
AMERICAN IDOL AUDITIONS by 9 a.m. Wednesday, River Market 400 President Clinton Ave. Must have photo and valid ID. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Can submit video online, pre-register online, early registration recommended. americanidol.com or (310) 435-4834.
ARKANSAS CELTIC MUSIC SOCIETY 2:30-5 p.m. every Sunday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. Irish traditional music session. Musicians, dancers, storytellers. Listeners welcome. arcelts.com or (501) 246-4340.
ARKANSAS CHORAL SOCIETY REHEARSALS 6:30 p.m. Monday, Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road. Rehearsals continue for Handel's Messiah 7-8:30 p.m. every Monday through November. Dues and registration: $50 plus scores, CDs and folders. katie.kuhn@lovetosing.org or (870) 820-9645.
ARKANSAS DULCIMER SOCIETY 2-4 p.m. second Saturday of the month, Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players. Annual membership: $12. Meeting free. (501) 661-1129.
ASHLEY DAVIS AND CORMAC DE BARRA 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Hibernia Irish Tavern, 9700 N Rodney Parham. Little Rock Folk Club concert. Tickets: $15, military with ID $10, students with ID $8, children 12 and under free. (501) 663-0634.
FESTIVAL OF THE SENSES 7 p.m. Sept. 18, St. Luke Episcopal Church, 4106 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. "Beethoven Borrowed" and "Baby Faure" piano quartets. stlukeepiscopal.org or (501) 753-4281.
JAZZ IN THE PARK 6-8 p.m. Wednesday nights in September, Riverfront Park History Pavilion, 400 President Clinton Ave. Tawana Campbell, Wednesday. Dizzy 7, Sept. 19. rivermarket.info or (501) 375-2552.
J. COLE 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Verizon Arena, North Little Rock. Tickets: $25-$99.50 plus fees. ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000.
RIVER CITY MEN'S CHORUS "LET MUSIC LIVE" 3 p.m. Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Sept. 17 and Sept. 20, Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive. "Let Music Live." rivercitymenschorus.com or (501) 377-1080.
YING QUARTET 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Drive. Presented by The Chamber Music Society of Little Rock. Tickets: $25, students free. chambermusiclr.com or (501) 626-6064.
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ECHOES OF THE RIVER VALLEY 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Room 300B, Ross Pendergraft Library, Arkansas Tech University, 305 W. Q St., Russellville. Dave Smith. (479) 498-6045.
AN EVENING WITH DANIEL CHAMPAGNE 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sunrise Stage, 2781 N. College Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $20. (479) 442-7021.
LIVE AT FIVE 5-7 p.m. first Friday of the month, Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff. The Brian Austin Band, Friday. Admission: members $5, nonmembers $10. (870) 536-3375.
THE MUSES OPERA CLASSICS PLUS 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Arkansas State University's Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro. Tickets: $25-$35, senior citizens, students, faculty and staff $20-$28, students with valid ID $10-$15. (870) 972-3471.
THE NELONS 7 p.m. Friday, Washington County Fairgrounds, 2537 N. McConnell Ave., Fayetteville. (615) 762-7679.
SARAH MESKO "THROUGH THE YEARS" WITH LYNDON MEYER 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10-$20. (479) 575-5387.
TEMPLE LIVE 200 N. 11th St., Fort Smith. Insider: Tom Petty Tribute Band benefit for Fort Smith Humane Society, 8 p.m. Saturday, $15. Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m. Sept. 14; advance $35-$65, day of show $40-$60. templelive.com or (479) 222-6186.
THROUGH THE YEARS Sarah Mesko with Lyndon Meyer, 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Faulkner Performing Arts Center, 453 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10-$20. faulkner.uark.edu or (479) 575-5387.
Special Events
Central Arkansas
THE ADDICTED BRAIN 6-8 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St. Seminar presented by Tim Hilton with Bradford Health Services. Registration required. (501) 725-8008.
A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 4100 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle. Artisans, music and art demonstrations, lunch available for $6. (501) 803-4353.
CELEBRATION PICNIC OF CONSTITUTION DAY noon-4 p.m. Sept. 15, front lawn of Macarthur Park, East Ninth and Commerce streets. Music, speeches, food and drink, booths with free gifts. (817) 210-2561.
CHEAP ICE SKATE AT THE SKATIUM 6-8 p.m. Thursday evenings through Oct. 4, Arkansas Skatium, 1311 S. Bowman Road. Admission: $7. (501) 993-6762.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLINIC 4-7 p.m. first Thursday of every month, Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church, 9921 Arkansas 107, Sherwood. Flu shots, health screenings and doctor consultations offered. (501) 835-3410.
DICK JETER/RIXEY DAY AND PARADE 11 a.m. Sept. 15, Dick Jeter Park, 4621 Dick Jeter Park Road, North Little Rock. Parade begins at Mt. Araratt Church at 10 a.m. Music, food, family activities. (501) 773-6999.
ECUMENICAL BUDDHIST SOCIETY 1516 W. Third St. Introduction to Buddhism, 7-8:30 p.m. first Monday of the month through February. (501) 551-5135. Buddhism and the 12 Steps, 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays through December. (501) 681-2895.
FAITH NETWORK SUMMIT 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Centre at University Park, 6401 W. 12th St. FAITH (Faith-Academic Initiatives for Transforming Health) "Reimaging Wellness within the Faith Community," workshop focusing on health disparities. Registration required and space limited. eventbrite.com or (501) 686-8998.
FOODWAYS SYMPOSIUM 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15, University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute, 13000 Interstate 30. "From China's Farmlands to Arkansas' Delta: A History of Chinese Immigrants," lectures and cooking demonstrations. Registration required. Deadline: Monday. eventbrite.com or (501) 324-9346.
HARVEST NIGHT AT THE FOODBANK 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Arkansas Foodbank, 4301 W. 65th St. Southern-style dinner, music, streaming of SEC football, petting zoo, face painting and bounce house. Tickets: $40, children under 12 free. arkansasfoodbank.org or (501) 569-4329.
HEIFER VILLAGE 1 World Ave. Heifer Hour activities geared for children K-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. second Saturday of the month. heifer.org/village or (501) 907-2952.
IS STARTING A BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? 10-11 a.m. today, The Centre at University Park, 6401 W. 12th St. Workshop by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center. (501) 683-7700.
LITTLE ROCK CHESS CLUB 7 p.m. Fridays, Southwestern Bell Room, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Markham Street and University Avenue. (501) 224-2439.
LITTLE ROCK ZOO Jonesboro Drive, War Memorial Park. Safari tours, educational programs and more, continuing. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $12.95, ages 60 and older $10.95, children 3-12 $9.95. Parking: $3. (501) 666-2406.
MED WEEK Minority Business Awards Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Philander Smith College, 900 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Drive. Space limited, reservations required. (501) 374-2001. Networking Fiesta, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Club 27, 614 President Clinton Ave. Suite B. Multicultural networking event featuring authentic Latin American food and salsa music. Reservations required. (501) 377-6027.
MUSICAL COTERIE MEETING 10:30 a.m. Friday, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive. littlerockmusicalcoterie.com or (501) 664-3600.
PATHWAY TO FREEDOM CAJUN FOOD FUNDRAISER 5-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, River Market Pavilions, 400 President Clinton Ave. Family-friendly event; jambalaya, gumbo, testimonies, silent auction, giveaways, music by The Savoy Family Cajun Band. Tickets: $15. ptf-fundraiser.eventbrite.com or (501) 897-0764.
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Dunbar Community Center, 1001 W. 16th St. Food vendors, health fair screenings, legal workshops, music and kids zone. dunbarhna.com or (501) 612-9698.
QUEST QUILTERS GUILD INC. 9 a.m. second Monday of the month, Darragh Room, Central Arkansas Library System's Main Library, 100 S. Rock St. Monthly meetings. (501) 318-0947.
SENIOR EXPO 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15, Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham St. For ages 55 and over and their families and caregivers. Seminars, entertainment, prizes, information on health and wellness. (501) 378-4344.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS CLINTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE 1200 President Clinton Ave. Lecture and book signing: The Heritage: Black Athletes, a Divided America and the Politics of Patriotism, Howard Bryant, noon Friday. "There's a Better Way," Alan Armijo, noon Wednesday. clintonschool.uasys.edu or (501) 683-5239.
VICTORY CAR SHOW 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 501 N. Shackleford Road. 150 antique, classic, and rare cars, food, music, face painting and bounce house. ibclr.org or (501) 376-3071.
VINTAGE MARKET DAYS "FARM HOUSE" 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14-16, Arkansas State Fairgrounds, 2600 Howard St. Upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market. Tickets: Friday early buying (3-day Pass) $10, Saturday and Sunday $5. vintagemarketdays.com or (646) 580-2840.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock. Laman Writer's Workshop, 2 p.m. Saturday. Special programs, crafts, performances, classes for all ages. lamanlibrary.org (501) 758-1720.
WILLIAM F. LAMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH 420 Main St., North Little Rock. Special programs, performances, classes for all ages. (501) 687-1061.
WWI CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION EVENTS through September, Department of Arkansas Heritage. Exhibits and events across the state. wwiarkansas.com/calendar-events or (501) 324-9880.
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1894 CITY MARKET SECOND SATURDAY TRADE DAYS 8-5 p.m. second Saturday of every month, 1894 City Market, 105 Olive St., Texarkana. Handmade crafts, food, fun. Guided tours will be given on the hour. (870) 772-5026.
CANDID CAMERA'S 8 DECADES OF SMILES 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the University of Arkansas, 453 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville. Tickets: $10. (479) 575-2793.
CHEFS IN THE GARDEN 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, 4703 N. Crossover Road, Fayetteville. Tickets: members $50, non-members $75. bgozarks.org or (479) 750-2620.
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT: BATTLE OF ASHLEY'S MILL 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Scott Connections and Settlement, 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. School day, Friday. Open to public Saturday. Civil War battle 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $3, children under 6 free. scottconnections.org or (501) 351-5737.
THE GOOD LIFE EXPERIENCE Sept. 14-15, 113 N. Fourth St., Rogers. Celebrating the Rogers-Lowell area culture and food. mainstreetrogers.com or (479) 936--5487.
HOBBS STATE PARK 20201 Arkansas 12, Rogers. Night Sky Viewing: Saturn, 7 p.m. Saturday. Wild Edibles Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15, $15, registration required. (479) 789-5000.
HOT SPRINGS ALZHEIMER'S WALK 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 15, Exchange Street Parking Deck, 128 Exchange St., Hot Springs. (501) 224-0021.
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15, James A. Gaston Visitor Center, Bull Shoals-White River State Park, 153 Dam Overlook Lane, Bull Shoals. Course includes firearm safety, conservation, wildlife management, sportsmanship, archery. register-ed.com or (870) 445-3629.
NATIVE AMERICAN WEEKEND Friday-Saturday, Calico Rock Museum & Visitor Center, 104 Main St., Calico Rock. Ceremonies, Quapaw pottery, storytelling, chuck wagon cooking, working with stones, basket weaving. Trail of Tears 180th anniversary commemmoration. calicorockmuseum.com or (870) 297-6200.
POP UP PUB POP UP PARTY 4-7 p.m. Sept. 17, Plaza Lawn of the Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd., Hot Springs. Celebrating halfway point to St. Patrick's Day. (501) 321-2027.
SCOTT SETTLEMENT 15525 Alexander Road, Scott. Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Friday and Saturday through Nov. 17. Admission: $6, children 6 and under free. (501) 804-6420.
STAR PARTY 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne. Lecture and telescope viewing of night sky. arkansasstateparks.com/villagecreek or (870) 238-9406.
THE SYMETRA TOUR'S MURPHY USA EL DORADO SHOOTOUT Sept. 14-16, Mystic Creek Golf Club, 191 Club House Drive, El Dorado. eldoradoshootout.com or (870) 875-7717.
TERRY PAUL THODE LUPUS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, Magellan Golf Course, 451 Ponce de Leon Drive, Hot Springs. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. tee time. Entry fee: $85 per player. lupus-arkansas.com or (501) 525-9380.
VETERAN HEALTH AND RESOURCE CENTER 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Fayetteville Town Center, 15 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville. Seminars on various topics. (479) 443-4301.
WILD GAME DINNER WITH HANK SHAW 6:30 p.m. Friday, The Hive, 200 NE A St., Bentonville. Welcome reception and four-course meal, each guest receives signed copy of Hank Shaw's new book. Tickets: $75, not including beverages, tax, or gratuity. (479) 286-6575.
WINSLOW RUN: HALF MARATHON & 5K 8-11:30 a.m. Sept. 15, Winslow High School, 351 S. U.S. 71, Winslow. Benefits area non-profits. Cost: $35-$65. (501) 837-3599.
WORLD CLASS REVOLUTION 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Griffin Music Hall, 101 E. Locust St., El Dorado. Tickets: $10, $60 VIP. eldoMAD.com or (877) 940-3334.
Theater
Central Arkansas
THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sept. 13-15, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, The Weekend Theater, 1001 W. Seventh St. Tickets: $16; students, senior citizens, and military $12. weekendtheater.orgor (501) 374-3761.
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF THE APOCALYPSE through Nov. 17, The Joint, 301 Main St., North Little Rock. The Main Thing comedy trio production. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets: $24. thejointargenta.com or (501) 372-0205.
THE PRODUCERS Sept. 14-30, Elks Lodge, 123 E. Broadway, North Little Rock. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Community Theatre of Little Rock production. Tickets: $20, $18 ages 65 and over, $15 ages 6-21. ctlr-act.org or (501) 410-2283.
SOCIAL SECURITY through Sept. 22, Murry's Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Colonel Glenn Road. Dinner: 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $33-$37, children 15 and under $23, show only $25 and $15. (501) 562-3131.
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AKEELAH AND THE BEE Sept. 15-21, Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe St., Jonesboro. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday & Monday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: Lower Level $15; seniors 60 and up, ASU students, military $13; children 12 & under $8. Balcony Level $13; seniors 60 and up, ASU students, military $11; children 12 & under $8. Sunday pay what you can. foajonesboro.org or (870) 935-2726.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM 8 p.m. today-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. Tickets: $25-$32. waltonartscenter.org or (479) 443-5600.
NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Sept. 15-30, The Royal Theatre, 111 S. Market St., Benton. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15; college students, military, senior citizens $12; high school and younger $6. theroyalplayers.com or (501) 315-5483.
ONCE through Sept. 23, Walton Arts Center's Nadine Baum Studios, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $17-$48. theatre2.org or (479) 445-6333.
PLAZA SUITE through Sept. 16, 214 S. Main St., Springdale. Showtimes: 7:30 Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: non-members $20, members and students $15, student members $10. acozarks.org or (479) 751-5441.
Auditions
Central Arkansas
MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 9 a.m. Saturday, Moscow Ballet Host Studio Dancers Corner, 7509 Cantrell Road. Children age 6-17 with at least one year of ballet training; auditions are free but there may be a casting fee. nutcracker.com/auditions or (413) 499-1733.
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THINGS TO DO IN MUNICH 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Victory Theater, 116 S. Second St., Rogers. Production dates: Nov. 2-4 & 8-11. Audition based on readings from the script. Audition packet available. arkansaspublictheatre.org or (479) 631-8988.
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